Staff Robotics Software Engineer

Robotics and Digital Solutions, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Staff Robotics Software Engineer. This position is located in Santa Clara, CA. Robotics and Digital Solutions, is part of Johnson & Johnson Med Tech. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions, we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City and Santa Clara), Cincinnati, and Seattle. You’ll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes. The Staff Robotics Software Engineer will play a key role in the expanding the capabilities of the Ottava robotic surgical platform. This candidate will own the development of software, algorithms, and intelligent control strategies for a high-visibility strategic surgical robotic instrument project setting a new industry benchmark for robotic surgical capability. They will be responsible for having a deep understanding of the robotic system from both a technical perspective and the user’s viewpoint. All this while contributing algorithms and software implementations that ultimately craft the product architecture. We are looking for a candidate that can work independently, function well within a team, is flexible, self-motivated, curious and passionate about revolutionizing the world of medical robotics. Core Responsibilities: Work as part of a focused cross-functional team developing robotic solutions for next generation sophisticated medical robotic systems Develop novel methods for human-robot interaction, working closely with clinical engineers and physicians Work closely with systems and instrument engineers to implement and test various algorithms Design and implement software in a real-time, safety-critical environment Quickly implement concept proofs and prototypes, and test on systems Participate in design discussions and code reviews Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent with 8+ years of experience developing sophisticated applications for complex systems (PhD+3yr, MS+6yr or BS+8yr) An understanding of computer science fundamentals (e.g. algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design in UNIX environments) Deep knowledge and experience of basic principles pertaining to distributed Robotics Software Architecture/Design (Experience with ROS 2 is a plus) Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing software for robotic systems. In depth understanding of the C++ language programming and a breadth of technology experience using other languages such as Python and Rust Driven to work smarter and not necessarily harder Excellent communication and documentation skills. Familiarity with real-time software and DevOps Ability to travel up to 5%, domestic and international Ability to work in a regulated environment in compliance to ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primary Location United States-California-Santa Clara-5490 Great America Pkwy Organization Verb Surgical Inc. (6270) Job Function R&D Requisition ID 2206041603W